Right-wing politics

Right-wing politics

Demographic changes initially suggested a Democratic majority, but recent political shifts and Trump's influence challenge that narrative.

Grover Norquist expresses concern about the GOP's consideration of a tax hike on the wealthy, signaling a shift in party values.

Republicans are considering a tax increase on the wealthy to fund tax cuts for lower-income Americans.

The new Republican regime plans significant Medicaid cuts to finance tax cuts for the wealthy, despite opposition and past failures.

Rep. Greene's town hall escalated tensions with arrests and violence, reflecting Republican voters' dissatisfaction with Trump's leadership.

Raising taxes on the wealthy marks a significant shift from Trump's previous free market stance.

Greg Gutfeld downplays the deportation error of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, prioritizing concerns over illegal immigration issues over individual cases.

The expulsion of protected residents like Kilmar Abrego Garcia highlights the Trump administration's extreme immigration policies and historical patterns of political exclusion.

The immigration crackdown has impacted individuals who previously did not see themselves as targets under the administration's policies.

The Trump administration’s new power to deport lawful permanent residents based on expected beliefs dangerously undermines civil liberties.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faced a heckler at a town hall event who insulted her, sparking applause from the audience after her removal.

Social media exacerbates societal divisions and promotes extremism, challenging traditional liberal attitudes.

The Pentagon is criticized for allowing extremism, as a serviceman follows a neo-Nazi group, reflecting broader systemic issues.

Ikner's white supremacist beliefs raised alarms among classmates prior to the shooting.

Trust in expertise remains important despite failures; abandoning it can lead to negative consequences.

Critiques of experts like Fauci should not undermine the validity of expertise itself.

The devaluation of expertise is undermining genuine scholarship and discourse.

Conservative media's fixation on trans issues in 2025 reflects a broader political strategy targeting LGBTQ2S+ rights.

Sean Hannity challenged Taylor Lorenz on her comments regarding the CEO shooting and her thoughts on supporters of the accused shooter.

The author expresses disbelief at the moral disconnect with those supporting Trump's controversial views.

Republican efforts to cut safety nets while favoring tax cuts for the wealthy may lead to electoral backlash.

Pronatalism has become a contentious issue within American politics, particularly on the left, where debates about its implications and values are increasingly polarized.

Dark money has corrupted politics and empowered oligarchs, threatening democracy.

The Citizens United decision opened floodgates for corporate influence in elections.

Curtis Yarvin advocates replacing democracy with dictatorship or monarchy, influencing far-right politicians and tech leaders.

Authoritarian regimes undermine independent media to reshape reality and obscure facts, creating confusion rather than convincing the majority.

Trump's provocative actions may risk a global recession, yet his approval ratings remain surprisingly high, reflecting deeper societal issues.

Alex Kaschuta has distanced herself from the dissident right after finding its ideas unfulfilling.

The online right faces an identity crisis post-Trump due to newfound complexities and pressures of actual governance versus online opposition.

Defense Secretary Hegseth defends book removals at Naval Academy, dismissing criticism from Hakeem Jeffries as partisan attacks against military reforms.

Amy Coney Barrett's nomination was highly scripted and politically motivated, with Republican support highlighting her as a conservative female figure.

The podcast highlights the resurgence of traditional values and masculinity among young men in Canada, aligning with conservative political outreach.